Comparison

Crosswind Calculator Pro vs PIREPMap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crosswind Calculator Pro

Quickly calculate head, tail, and crosswind components with one-handed input. It also computes reciprocal headings and inflight wind using your device's location and compass.

Highlights
  • One-handed input for wind calculations
  • Calculate head/tail and crosswind
  • Compute reciprocal headings/tracks
  • Inflight wind calculation using GPS
  • Manual heading input option
  • No location data storage
Features
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Fast calculation of Head/Tail and crosswind values with one handed input. Can also be used to calculate reciprocal headings/tracks. Inflight wind calculation using device location and compass data, simply enter your TAS and the instant wind will be calculated. Manual heading input can be used if the device compass is effected by the aircraft structure or other interference. Your location data isn't stored and is only used for the wind calculation.

About

PIREPMap

This app provides real-time aviation weather reports and flight awareness tools for pilots. View and share weather observations from areas without official reporting stations, and track aircraft and airspace information.

Highlights
  • User-submitted PIREPs (cloud base, turbulence, rain, wind, lightning)
  • ADS-B aircraft tracking with heading and altitude
  • Airspace overlays (controlled zones, danger areas, NOTAMs)
  • GPX route support with breadcrumb trails
  • Offline report storage and retrieval
  • Automated PIREPMap Beacons (future feature)
Features
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Real-Time Live Pilot Reported and Shared Aviation Weather, PIREP’s, Official PIERP's, Traffic & Airspace – All in One Map. PIREPMap puts powerful weather and flight awareness in your pocket. Designed for pilots, this dynamic app display: For the first time you can view, and share weather observations where there are no meteorological reporting stations. Pilots helping out Pilots. With Automated PIREPMap Beacons in the wild, these report automated cloud bases every 5 minutes, being rolled out in 2026! Manage the environment and mitigate threats before you get there! • User-submitted PIREPs: cloud base, turbulence, rain, wind & lightning - Subscription REqu • ADS-B aircraft tracking (OpenSky / ADSBExchange) with heading & altitude - Subscription Required • Airspace overlays including controlled zones, danger areas & NOTAMs - Subscription Required • GPX route support with breadcrumb trails and accurate position tracking - Subscription Required • No Data? No problem, will store your reports ready when data is available. Offline support for seamless operations in the field. - Subscription Required Ideal for pre-flight briefing or real-time situational awareness enroute. Fly smarter. Stay ahead. See the skies like never before. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Crosswind Calculator Pro3 screens
PIREPMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PIREPMap at Free against Crosswind Calculator Pro's $0.99. Crosswind Calculator Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PIREPMap is free to download; Crosswind Calculator Pro costs $0.99 up front. PIREPMap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Crosswind Calculator Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crosswind Calculator Pro ships an update fortnightly, PIREPMap every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Crosswind Calculator Pro versus PIREPMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrosswind Calculator ProPIREPMap
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#173 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob BarltropMichael Parsons

In-app purchases

None

Crosswind Calculator Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PIREPMap

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription3 Months trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Crosswind Calculator Pro free?
Crosswind Calculator Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PIREPMap free?
PIREPMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crosswind Calculator Pro or PIREPMap have ads?
Neither Crosswind Calculator Pro nor PIREPMap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crosswind Calculator Pro or PIREPMap?
Crosswind Calculator Pro ships an update fortnightly, and PIREPMap every 11 days. Most recently, Crosswind Calculator Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and PIREPMap on October 25, 2026.

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